Halton confirmed as world record breakers after mass exercise routine at Widnes Vikings stadium

The Guinness World Record attempt held by Widnes Vikings and other organisations in Halton for the greatest number of people exercising to a fitness video has been confirmed as successful.

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HALTON is home to world record holders after it was confirmed that the borough smashed its attempt for the most people exercising to a fitness video at the same time.

A total of 3,277 people exercised at the Select Security Stadium in February to a choreographed routine to break the previous Guinness World Record of 2,958, which was set in China in 2013.

The attempt – a 10 minute light fitness programme – was a joint initiative between Widnes Vikings, NHS Halton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Halton Council, along with businesses, residents and children from across the borough.

“The world record attempt brought the entire borough together to make history and mark the beginning of a new era for Halton.

“Our aim is to continue working together as One Halton to ensure local people not only lead happier, healthier lives, but are receiving the right support, at the right time and in the right place, and we continue to make service improvements across the system.”

To mark the achievement, the Vikings, CCG and Halton Council will be inviting those who took part in the attempt to the Select Security Stadium for the game against Hull FC on Thursday, June 4, where they will be given a certificate.

Vikings chief executive James Rule said: “It provided the perfect opportunity for us to engage the local community, to promote health messages and kick-start our 2015 campaign with some fantastic local support.

“Since the attempt we have continued to work in partnership with the NHS CCG and Halton Council to improve the health and well-being of local residents.

“I am delighted that so many local people joined in with our world record attempt and it is fantastic that so many Widnes Vikings supporters can now say that they are world record holders.”

Dave Sweeney, Halton Council and NHS Halton CCG’s director of transformation, added: “I am delighted at the great success of the event.

“As well as breaking the world record, this event was also an opportunity for local people to find out more about how to make a positive difference to their health and wellbeing.

“This just goes to show what can be achieved when partners come together for a joint goal and I am extremely proud of everyone who took part.”

Super League general manager Blake Solly said that the project ‘delivered a powerful message about healthy living, in an innovative but high profile manner’.

He added: “It was a tremendous success and will be used by Super League as an example of best practice.”

The event was part of a wider programme of work being delivered in partnership by the three organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Halton.

The organisations are encouraging Halton residents aged between 40 and 74 to undergo a free NHS Health Check, which is an MOT for eligible adults, without a pre-existing condition, to check circulatory and vascular health.

Health checks are currently available to book through Widnes Vikings on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

For more information email enquiries@widnesvikings.co.uk or call 0151 495 2250.